Nearly time for what? I hear you ask. Holiday. After our excursion to the upper left part of the UK, back in May, we off to the opposite corner tomorrow. This is mainly a train-themed vacation visiting a number of preserved railways that have passed us by, including, The BlueBell, Kent & East Sussex, Spa…
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Broadband
We have been supplied with broadband by Virgin Media (formerly Telewest and Blueyonder- that’s going back a bit) for many years. My contract has come to an end so I have received the “Your new pricing” letter. SIXTY TWO QUID !!! I know how to play this game – you call up, threaten to leave…
A bit off
I was up early enough to take the dogs out – this time for two miles down to Arran Way and back. After breakfast (for the three of us) it was off to work (for one of us). Post work, I arrived home and was greeted with, “Have you been to the chemist?”. I had…
Free Meal and Sunset
Another day at work (as if I’m counting down) but during my busy schedule I did notice that I had a voucher for Harvester. Not unusual but this one was for a FREE MAIN on my next visit. As I’d cooked the last few days, I felt that I deserved a night off so, after…
Monday – That’s it
Another Monday so back to work (for now). Popped into Morrisons on the way home and picked up a bottle of alcohol-free bubbly, frozen broad beans and Yorkshire puds. Prepared dinner of Linda McCartney’s ‘chicken’ roast, creamy mashed potato, broad beans, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. After dinner, we returned to the den and after a…